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Gastrostomy tube
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The tube is surgically placed into the stomach

Genesis
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Source or origin

Gestational age
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Length of pregnancy, measured in weeks

Glenn-Anastomosis
superior cavopulmonary anastomosis

Palliative procedure for heart defects with reduced pulmonary circulation. The superior caval vein is surgically connected to the pulmonary artery

Author(s): Kinderherzstiftung, Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Sticker, Hermine Nock
Last updated: 2009-04-28